Sandhill Cranes

Pair of Sandhill Cranes at the boat landing

One of the tallest birds around Perrot State Park, the Sandhill Crane makes it's appearance in early spring. A welcome loud rattling Kar-r-r-o-o-o announces their arrival returning to nest in the Trempealeau Bay.







Cranes feeding on vegetation, insects, etc.


Paddling the Voyageurs canoe trail you may catch a glimpse of the fluffy orange off-spring in the next month as they hatch.

Out for a walk on the River Trail

Young Sandhill will stay with their parents for up to 10 months accompanying them on their migratory path to the southern US.